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Bou Arkoub, Tunisia

Nabeul Governorate · Tunisia

Bou Arkoub is a small city in Nabeul Governorate, Tunisia with a population of 12,312. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

12,312 Population 1,108/sq mi density
226 ft Elevation 69 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
18.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tunis Timezone

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People

Population12,312
Density1,108/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain18.9 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Population12,312
Population Density1,108 / sq mi
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Coordinates36.5385°, 10.5509°
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis
Country🇹🇳 Tunisia
State / ProvinceNabeul Governorate
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation18.9 inches (480 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bou Arkoub

Bou Arkoub is a small city in Tunisia (Nabeul Governorate) with a population of 12,312. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tunis.

Climate in Bou Arkoub

Bou Arkoub has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C (67°F). The hottest month is Aug (29.1°C), the coldest is Jan (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 444 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12°C / 54°F 6° / 20.4° 23.4
Feb 12.7°C / 55°F 6.8° / 22.1° 27.9
Mar 14°C / 57°F 7.4° / 25° 62.6
Apr 16.1°C / 61°F 8.5° / 26.2° 36.9
May 19.8°C / 68°F 12.4° / 30.6° 33.5
Jun 24.7°C / 76°F 16.6° / 35.9° 15.1
Jul 28.6°C / 84°F 20.8° / 39.9° 4.7
Aug 29.1°C / 84°F 21.9° / 40.3° 16.5
Sep 26°C / 79°F 18.7° / 35.2° 71.2
Oct 22.1°C / 72°F 16.3° / 31.5° 67.0
Nov 17.7°C / 64°F 11.1° / 27.1° 33.1
Dec 14.3°C / 58°F 8.3° / 22.2° 52.5
Bou Arkoub enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above Tunisia avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area11.1 sq mi (28.8 km²)
Population Density1,108/sq mi
Coordinates36.5385°N, 10.5509°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tunis

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.9"
50% below Tunisia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Mar 29, 2024.

Sep 17, 1994 6 km W of Tabursuq, Tunisia M5.2 124 km
Jun 24, 2002 15 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M5.2 97 km
Feb 7, 2005 26 km SSE of Douane, Tunisia M5.1 45 km
Dec 29, 1990 34 km NE of Monastir, Tunisia M5.0 75 km
Aug 8, 1991 Tunisia M4.8 142 km
Feb 7, 2005 36 km NNE of Skanes, Tunisia M4.7 59 km
Mar 8, 2018 11 km E of Rhar el Melah, Tunisia M4.7 74 km
Oct 29, 1995 56 km ENE of Mahdia, Tunisia M4.6 138 km
Aug 12, 2001 16 km WSW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.6 95 km
May 13, 2007 7 km SSW of El Battan, Tunisia M4.5 71 km
Jul 15, 1993 9 km SE of Tabursuq, Tunisia M4.5 110 km
Jan 11, 2002 13 km SE of El Maamoura, Tunisia M4.5 37 km
Oct 21, 2013 3 km ESE of Bekalta, Tunisia M4.4 112 km
Oct 18, 2013 6 km ENE of Seïada, Tunisia M4.4 100 km
Jan 30, 1995 7 km SW of Sbikha, Tunisia M4.3 90 km
Jan 2, 2016 38 km S of Kamma, Italy M4.3 140 km
Mar 29, 2024 24 km SE of Menzel Heurr, Tunisia M4.3 53 km
Jan 26, 1995 13 km W of Douar Tindja, Tunisia M4.3 111 km
Mar 25, 2023 14 km SW of Sidi el Hani, Tunisia M4.2 111 km
Jul 13, 2006 Tunisia M4.2 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pantelleria (134 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pantelleria Shield 836 m (2,743 ft) 1891 134 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
November 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
December 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in Wettest

Bou Arkoub has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 53°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Bou Arkoub

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École Primaire Ibn Bassem
Lycée Seondaire Bou Argoub
Collège Bou Argoub
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Radio Stations near Bou Arkoub

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mosaique FM MP3 90 kbps
Mosaique FM Tarab MP3 128 kbps
RTCI international, multiculti MP3 128 kbps
mosaiquefm news talk music entertainment MP3 90 kbps
Radio Misk MP3 192 kbps
Lotfi Slama MP3 128 kbps
Radio Express FM business news, economic news MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Bou Arkoub

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ecomuseum
Nabeul Museum
Nabeul Museum

Libraries in Bou Arkoub

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque municipale0.0
المكتبة العمومية بسليمان0.0
مكتبة0.0

Farmers Markets in Bou Arkoub

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bouficha Market
Fromages Tastour
Fruit and Vegetable Market
Grand Marché de Béni Khiar
Grand Marché de Nabeul
Le Souk Ceramique
Marché Central
Marché Central
Marché couvert
Marché d'Ezzahra
Marché de Grombalia
Marché du Port
marché municipale
Market
Souk de Nabeul
Souk du Jeudi d'Ezzahra
السوق الاسبوعي
السوق الاسبوعي للحمامات
السوق الاسبوعية بمنزل بوزلفة كل يوم خميس
السوق البلدي
السوق البلدي
مدينة نابل العتيقة

Hotels in Bou Arkoub

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Le Château

Restaurants in Bou Arkoub

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dar Ranim
Le Château

Cafes in Bou Arkoub

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Chichrane
Café Sport
Cafe Yassmen

Monuments in Bou Arkoub

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

سيدي مهذب

Train Stations in Bou Arkoub

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

بلي
بوعرقوب

Gas Stations in Bou Arkoub

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agil
Total
طوطال

Banks in Bou Arkoub

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Attijariwafa Bank
BNA

Stadiums & Teams in Bou Arkoub

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bou Arkoub

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tunis Carthage International AirportTUNLarge Airport
Enfidha - Hammamet International AirportNBEMedium Airport
Borj El Amri AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bou Arkoub

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bureau de Poste Belli
Bureau de Poste Bou Argoub

Treatment Centers in Bou Arkoub

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centre de kinésithérapie

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bou Arkoub

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tunis
Elevation
50 m (164 ft)

🇹🇳 About Tunisia

Capital Tunis
Population 11,565,204
Area 163,610 km²
GDP (USD) $48,205,328,303
GDP per capita $3,951
HDI 0.732
Life expectancy 76.5 years
Internet users 72.4%
Urban population 70.0%
Currency TND (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +216
TLD .tn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Tunisia

8 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day رأس السنة الميلادية
Mar 20 Independence Day عيد الاستقلال
Apr 9 Martyrs' Day عيد الشهداء
May 1 Labour Day عيد الشغل
Jul 25 Republic Day عيد الجمهورية
Aug 13 Women's Day عيد المرأة
Oct 15 Evacuation Day عيد الجلاء
Dec 17 Revolution Day عيد الثورة

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bou Arkoub

What is the population of Bou Arkoub?

Bou Arkoub has a population of 12,312 residents and is located in Tunisia. The population density is 1,108 people per square mile, spread across 11.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bou Arkoub?

Bou Arkoub enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.9 inches.

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